2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R. That is the most of any 1290 Super Adventure R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,980 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 1,980 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 2,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN & JOE'S HONDA KAWASAKI KTM (21618 GOLDEN TRIANGLE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PAINT WAS…
The keyless ignition on the motorcycle does not work correctly. Many times it will say the key is out of range, this could cause an issue if the motorcycle was to stall. When moving and turned on it will report key out of range. When turned off and attempting to start the motorcycle will not turn…
Other Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 1290 Super Adventure R | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 1290 Super Adventure R | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 1290 Super Adventure R | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure R model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.